Gilliard and Company

Every year, over 438,000 children in the United States enter into the foster care
system. The stories of these children are often ones of neglect, fear, and abuse.
Among young children entering foster care, there are nearly 24,000 teenagers
yearly nationwide who age out of the care system having never been fostered or
adopted. This is often the scariest moment of a young person’s life. Not knowing
what’s next.
Gilliard and Company is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to meet the needs of
foster care. Our services include providing support to children transitioning through
the foster care system, such as providing them with a nurturing place of comfort
through our HavINN™ program and housing for young adults who are at risk of
homelessness as they exit the care system. We are rooted in the Savannah
community and have been 3 years serving nearly 500 children and families in
Chatham County. We would like to do a lot more, but funding is always a challenge.
Serving those affected by the foster care system is a personal testimony of what
our founders have overcome. With a family history of two generations having gone
through the foster care system, our objective is raising awareness to ensure that
America’s most vulnerable children are supported by the community.
Community support is vital in helping us raise resilient individuals. Without monthly
donors, our ability to introduce a better quality of life to children who often feel
undervalued is impossible. The donations we receive are used to directly benefit
our children and families in need. Our monthly donors make happiness happen
and are the true heroes behind helping to end teen homelessness in our
community.
“When we sit down and share our over-comings, we realize we have more in
common than not. Anyone who has been through adversities in life can
understand the meaning of foster care.” Whitney Gilliard, Chair & Co-Founder.
For more information or to donate online, please visit www.gilliardandcompany.org

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